You will pick one school-related, controversial issue to present to class in order to persuade the audience into your way of thinking.
Procedures:
1. Complete the pre-writing handout. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.
2. Write the rough draft. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.
3. Peer edit in class using the rubric provided below. Pretend that I am grading you!
4. Post the final draft onto the class wiki page. Bring in a hard copy by 8 a.m. on the due date.
5. Make a new wiki page for the peer evaluations. Follow the directions posted on the class wiki page.
6. Read the peer evaluation sheet so you are prepared to answer the questions at the commencement of each speech.
Speech Day:
1. Bring a hard copy of your speech complete with markings.
2. Everyone will present his/her speech in random order.
3. As the speaker begins, listen closely to the words and ideas that are being put forth.
4. At the end of each speech, you are to complete the peer evaluation and post it on the wiki on the speaker's peer evaluation page. Do this part at home.
5. Each speaker will be expected to read the evaluations, and write a two paragraph reflection on the strengths/weaknesses of the speech. This will be due the class after the speeches have been completed.
Grading:
The speech and presentation will be worth 150 points. See the rubric.
The evaluations and reflections will be worth 30 points.
Due Date: Wednesday, 9/23 by 8 a.m.
You must bring a hard copy of the speech to my classroom and you must post it on the wiki.
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Persuasive Speech Assignment
Objective:
You will pick one school-related, controversial issue to present to class in order to persuade the audience into your way of thinking.Procedures:
1. Complete the pre-writing handout. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.2. Write the rough draft. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.
3. Peer edit in class using the rubric provided below. Pretend that I am grading you!
4. Post the final draft onto the class wiki page. Bring in a hard copy by 8 a.m. on the due date.
5. Make a new wiki page for the peer evaluations. Follow the directions posted on the class wiki page.
6. Read the peer evaluation sheet so you are prepared to answer the questions at the commencement of each speech.
Speech Day:
1. Bring a hard copy of your speech complete with markings.
2. Everyone will present his/her speech in random order.
3. As the speaker begins, listen closely to the words and ideas that are being put forth.
4. At the end of each speech, you are to complete the peer evaluation and post it on the wiki on the speaker's peer evaluation page. Do this part at home.
5. Each speaker will be expected to read the evaluations, and write a two paragraph reflection on the strengths/weaknesses of the speech. This will be due the class after the speeches have been completed.
Grading:
The speech and presentation will be worth 150 points. See the rubric.The evaluations and reflections will be worth 30 points.
Due Date: Wednesday, 9/23 by 8 a.m.
You must bring a hard copy of the speech to my classroom and you must post it on the wiki.Pre-Writing Handout
Rough Draft
Final Draft